The Highlands Ballet Company

10/26/2026

💚🎃 THE GRINCH STOLE THE SHOW…AND A FEW HEARTS, TOO!

Who knew the Grinch would be the MVP of the Town of Abingdon's Halloween celebration? With Cindy Lou Who, Betty Lou Who, and Max joining in the festivities, our Whoville crew brought plenty of smiles, laughter, and a little Grinchy mischief to the afternoon!

And the Grinch? Well, he proved that even the grumpiest of hearts has room to grow! 💚

A wonderful time was had by all!

A special thank-you to the Town of Abingdon for hosting such a delightful community celebration. Highlands Ballet Company loved being part of the fun!

🎄 WANT MORE GRINCHY MAGIC?

Catch the whole Whoville crew onstage in Highlands Ballet Company's original production of The Grinch!

🎟️ December 4 | 7:00 PM
🎟️ December 5 | 1:00 PM
📍 McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry University

Don't wait until your heart grows three sizes—get your tickets today! Tickets are available online or at the door. Visit our website to snag your tickets today!

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10/22/2026

🎄😍🎄 Uh Oh ...have we already shared this information? Well, after all it is "Throw Back Thursday"! 😄 And, Highlands Ballet is uber Excited about The Grinch production December 4 & 5. Oh my goodness ...Don't miss it!
📣Better check on your tickets now❤️‼️
https://bit.ly/HBCGrinchTickets
And remember… even the grumpiest green heart can discover the true magic of Christmas. ❤️
Gather your favorite Whos and make this a holiday tradition‼️⚠️‼️

💚OH, THE WHO-MANITY! THE GRINCH IS COMING TO TOWN!🎄

Something wonderfully WHO-tastic is coming to the stage this Christmas!

Highlands Ballet Company is thrilled to unveil **THE GRINCH** — an ALL-NEW, original holiday production bursting with whimsical characters, spectacular dancing, live vocals, a little mischief, and a WHOLE lot of heart!

Join the Grinch, his faithful sidekick Max, sweet Cindy Lou Who, the fabulous Martha May, and the colorful citizens of Whoville as they bring a beloved Christmas tale to life in a dazzling theatrical experience!

With professional guest dancers, talented local performers, and live singers, this is NOT your ordinary Christmas ballet!

✨ **PUBLIC PERFORMANCES** ✨

🎄 Friday, December 4 | 7:00 PM
🎄 Saturday, December 5 | 1:00 PM
📍 Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry University
🎟️ Tickets available online or at the door!
👉🏻 https://bit.ly/HBCGrinchTickets

And remember… even the grumpiest green heart can discover the true magic of Christmas. ❤️

Gather your favorite Whos and make this a holiday tradition!

10/20/2026

🩰✨ TUTU TUESDAY! ✨🩰

Who says a tutu has to be short? CHECK OUT this three year throwback of Highlands Ballet lovelies. On stage with Emory & Henry’s music & theatre department, these gals represented!

Before the tutu became the short, fluffy silhouette we often picture today, ballerinas were dancing in long, flowing skirts!

Meet the Romantic tutu—a soft, bell-shaped skirt that typically falls between the calf and ankle. Made of delicate layers of tulle, it creates an ethereal, floating effect that became a hallmark of Romantic-era ballet in the 19th century.

Designed to make ballerinas appear almost weightless, the Romantic tutu is especially associated with beloved classics like Giselle and La Sylphide.

✨ A little ballet history, a lot of tulle, and timeless elegance!

10/19/2026

💚✨ MAGICAL MONDAY… WHOVILLE STYLE! ✨💚

Every town has its sparkle… but in Whoville, nobody sparkles quite like Martha May Who! 💋🎄Fabulous, fashionable, and just a little over the top, Martha May knows how to make an entrance!

We're delighted to announce founding company member & HBC faculty member, Amanda Johnson, in the role of Martha May in Highlands Ballet Company's all-new production of The Grinch! Then....Now....Amanda commands the stage

🎭 December 4 & 5
📍 McGlothlin Center for the Arts
🎟️ https://bit.ly/HBCGrinchTickets

✨ Stay tuned! We're sprinkling a little Whoville magic your way as we introduce the colorful characters bringing this Christmas adventure to life!

10/14/2026

💚OH, THE WHO-MANITY! THE GRINCH IS COMING TO TOWN!🎄

Something wonderfully WHO-tastic is coming to the stage this Christmas!

Highlands Ballet Company is thrilled to unveil **THE GRINCH** — an ALL-NEW, original holiday production bursting with whimsical characters, spectacular dancing, live vocals, a little mischief, and a WHOLE lot of heart!

Join the Grinch, his faithful sidekick Max, sweet Cindy Lou Who, the fabulous Martha May, and the colorful citizens of Whoville as they bring a beloved Christmas tale to life in a dazzling theatrical experience!

With professional guest dancers, talented local performers, and live singers, this is NOT your ordinary Christmas ballet!

✨ **PUBLIC PERFORMANCES** ✨

🎄 Friday, December 4 | 7:00 PM
🎄 Saturday, December 5 | 1:00 PM
📍 Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry University
🎟️ Tickets available online or at the door!
👉🏻 https://bit.ly/HBCGrinchTickets

And remember… even the grumpiest green heart can discover the true magic of Christmas. ❤️

Gather your favorite Whos and make this a holiday tradition!

10/05/2026

Thank You Berneta Bock-Davis Love this!

🩰 FROM SOFT SLIPPERS TO POINTE SHOES

When we think of ballet today, dancing en pointe feels almost inseparable from the art form.

But it wasn’t always that way.

In the early 1800s, dancers began experimenting with rising onto the tips of their toes. Then, in 1832, Marie Taglioni famously performed La Sylphide, helping establish pointe work as a defining feature of Romantic ballet.

Her shoes were nothing like the pointe shoes dancers wear today. They were soft and offered very little support. Balance, strength and technique were everything.

As ballet evolved, so did the shoes—and so did the training required to use them.

This is where ballet’s great teaching traditions become so important.

The Cecchetti Method was built around the systematic development of strength, balance, coordination and control—giving dancers the technical foundation to meet the demands of classical ballet.

From the Romantic ballerinas of the 19th century to the dancers of today, the tools may have changed, but one thing remains:

Technique is what makes the artistry possible.

✨ The history of ballet isn’t just the history of steps. It’s the history of how dancers learned to perform them.

09/07/2026

Today we honor the hardworking men and women who keep our families, businesses, communities, and country moving forward. Thank you for all you do, day in and day out!
Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day! 🇺🇸✨
Enjoy the long weekend, soak up some family time, and take a little time to rest!

09/05/2026

Today is International Day of Charity, a day that reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can make a meaningful difference.

At Highlands Ballet Company, we are so grateful for the support of our community and for everyone who helps us continue providing dance education and opportunities to our students. 🩰

Whether it’s volunteering, donating, encouraging a young dancer, or simply lending a helping hand, every act of generosity helps make our community stronger.

Today, we encourage you to find one way to give back. You never know how far one small act of kindness may reach. 💙✨

Donations to Highlands Ballet Scholarship Program can be made using the link below

08/29/2026

Today was such an INCREDIBLE day at Highlands Ballet Company as we welcomed Silent Watch MC-Little Chicago, TN for a ride benefiting the HBC Scholarship Program! 💙

We had such a great time having everyone at the studio, and we are so grateful for the support, laughter, and generosity the motorcycle community brought with them. Because of events like this, children who may not otherwise have the opportunity are able to experience the joy of dance and the arts. 🩰✨

Their support helps make a difference in the lives of children in need while helping keep the arts accessible in our community. We are truly thankful for everyone who rode, donated, volunteered, and helped make today possible!
And let’s be honest… it is ALWAYS a good time when you have bikers in tutus at the studio! 😂🏍️🩰

Thank you for spending the day with us, supporting our dancers and the HBC Scholarship Program. We loved having you at the studio! 💙

Once again...THANK YOU!

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